A coroner reviews the backyard scene at the house in Covina, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, where a man dressed as Santa opened fire at a Christmas Eve party before the house caught fire. At least eight people were killed. The gunman, identified by police as Bruce Pardo, later killed himself. less

A coroner reviews the backyard scene at the house in Covina, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, where a man dressed as Santa opened fire at a Christmas Eve party before the house caught fire. At least eight ... more

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Bruce Jeffrey Pardo is seen in an undated photo provided by the Covina, Calif. Police Department.

Bruce Jeffrey Pardo is seen in an undated photo provided by the Covina, Calif. Police Department.

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Eartha Kitt performs at an event at Cafe Carlyle on Sept. 19, 2007, in New York City. Kitt, the sultry singer and dancer whose career spanned six decades, died Thursday at age 81.

Eartha Kitt performs at an event at Cafe Carlyle on Sept. 19, 2007, in New York City. Kitt, the sultry singer and dancer whose career spanned six decades, died Thursday at age 81.